Libero Rillo, brother Giuseppe, and father Orazio work the hillside vineyards of Beneventano. Here, the rich, fiercely volcanic soils are famous for yielding dense, powerful reds. Gaining international acclaim, however, are the voluptuous yet balanced whites made from the region’s indigenous grapes. Falanghina is perhaps the most fashionable of these, with wonderful acidity existing in perfect harmony with the intensely ripe, tropical fruit, resulting in a wine which is distinctly full-figured without being cloying.

Over 90% of all the world’s Falanghina is grown in Sannio, and given the diversity of terroir, producers there excel in a range of styles. From brighter and more vibrant to weightier and more age-worthy, Falanghina from Sannio proves that outstanding white wines can absolutely be made in warmer parts of Italy.